Dutch CMP's in Java 1949

[lynx42]

Cliff, are you sure that the Dodge is not a FARGO?
Seems to have that look about it.
Rick

[cliff]

Originally Posted by lynx42

Cliff, are you sure that the Dodge is not a FARGO?
Seems to have that look about it.
Rick

Yes I thought about them being a Fargo as I used to own a 15cwt version the same as these BUT the Fargo had a globe with a wing (meant to look like a comet tail) behind it and it sat rather low down on top of the grill whereas the Dodge had a leaping ram which stuck up a fair bit as does the emblem on the front truck. However I have been known to be wrong before and as the Fargo was the export version of the Plymouth/Dodge truck and sold from Canada and the USA around the world to civilian markets they may be Fargo's and thus it would make more sense the NEI having them.

[cliff]

Here is a photo I got somewhere off the net of a 1939 Fargo front on. This is a lighter vehicle then the one shown in the NEI above but gives a good idea of the difference between Dodge and Fargo.

[nuyt]

Thanks.
Post 1945 both Dodge (Powerwagons) and Fargo trucks appeared in the NEI:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/33033...dependence+War

Back to our picture: what can be said about the cargo area, is that typical of some special year? And it seems the two following trucks have a triangular shape canvas cover in the back....

Kind regards,
Nuyt

[cliff]

Originally Posted by nuyt

Back to our picture: what can be said about the cargo area, is that typical of some special year? And it seems the two following trucks have a triangular shape canvas cover in the back....

Kind regards,
Nuyt

Most cargo beds of that era were locally made to requirements and the photo is too low res to really get a good look. There is a bar (pipe) that runs down the centre from front to back to hold the canvas then it just folds over the edge of the sides. This is used instead of the more usual tilt bows like on US and British Military trucks to hold the canvas up.

[cliff]

Here is two photos of Fords with similar type stake side beds. One even has the centre bar set up similar to the NEI Trucks. Both are early 1940's Fords so the bodies fit the early time period of 1939 to 1943/4

[nuyt]

great info Cliff!
tks
Nuyt